Because I suck when it comes to editing(and maybe writing depending on your perspective), I decided to try the volunteer editor program. How long does it generally take for one to respond? Set out email but still waiting!
I don't think the volunteer editor prog. is still active. The last time I mailed 12 people and got a response from just 1 person and that was after 2 months. Your best bet would be to contact someone who actively posts here (contact via pm or email) and ask them very nicely if they'd be willing to edit for you. Most of them do